Aims

Learning results of the Journalism programme:

Learning Result 2:  Have a wide general knowledge in order to be able to place news events in a wide social and historical context, to interpret them and to assess their news value correctly.

Learning Result 4: Consult and analyse reliable and diverse sources of traditional news providers as well as alternative (new) information channels, niche media and foreign sources (certainly in French and English) and master the necessary interview techniques in order to do so. 

Learning Result 10: Be familiar with diverse journalistic work environments, media company, media market, media law and media landscape and be able to integrate this knowledge in the journalistic activities and career.

Learning Result 12: Reflect critically on the role and influence of journalism in society and on the developments within the journalistic profession.

> Students make a semi-academic paper on new trends in media or communication and present the paper orally in front of their fellow students.

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge about journalism and/or commucation is recommended. Fluency in speaking English is important.

Is included in these courses of study

• Bachelor of Journalism (Mechelen) 180 ects.
• Bachelor of Communications Management (Mechelen) (Package "International Profile") 180 ects.
• Bachelor of Office Management (Mechelen) 180 ects.
• Bachelor of Tourism and Leisure (Mechelen) 180 ects.
• Short Program - Bachelor of Tourism and Leisure ( Mechelen) 180 ects.
• Bachelor of International Journalism (Mechelen) 180 ects.
• Bachelor of International Communication and Media (Mechelen) 180 ects.